A man in his 50s who was pulled from the River Thames by the police forces yesterday afternoon at Kingston Bridge has died. Kingston Police
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Shoppers reassured by butchers promise of quality
As the horse meat scandal continues to test the public’s faith in supermarket produce, Kingston’s butchers have found that their businesses are booming. In the
‘Good Life’ sitcom star dies aged 79
‘The Good Life’ actor, Richard Briers died on Sunday following a long struggle with emphysema. The 79-year-old actor died peacefully in his home at the
Police station closed down for two weeks
Kingston police station will be closed two weeks from today due to essential building works and maintenance. The nearest police station is the New Malden
Proposed NHS cuts protested by local groups
Campaigners fighting to closure of two A&Es, two maternity units and one children’s ward in South West London staged a demonstration yesterday. More than 200
Anonymous donor pledges £25,000 to Love Kingston
A charity providing ‘pathways out of poverty’ for local people has received £25,000 from a mystery benefactor days ahead of its inaugural event. The generous
Compulsory micro-chipping will reduce ‘dog nuisance’ in estates
Rising number of strays in housing estates have led council officials back the government’s plan for compulsory micro-chipping on all dogs in England from 2016. Welcoming
Taxi wars in Kingston Town Centre
Conflict is brewing between black taxis and minicabs in Kingston after black cab drivers accused their rivals of illegally touting for business in the town
All Kingston Blockbusters to close
Blockbuster outlets in Kingston, Surbiton and Tolworth are to be axed, as the troubled video rental chain announces store closures across the country. The closures
Policeman sentenced for dangerous driving
A former Kingston police officer who lied about being involved in a police chase has been sentenced for dangerous driving. Paul Baker, 30, originally claimed
